St. Paul Mission Historical Society Photographs

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-165

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The St. Paul Mission Historical Society Photographs, which date from 1911 to 1929, consists of photographs, binders containing negative and positive images, and contact sheets corresponding to those images. The photographs, collected by the historical society, depict agricultural activities, fair and farm shows, parades, trains, landscapes, mountains, buildings, and city scenes from the St. Paul, Oregon area.

Dates

Creation: 1911-1929

Creator

St. Paul Mission Historical Society (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

The St. Paul Mission Historical Society was founded in 1976, in St. Paul, Oregon. Its goal was to preserve historic homes in the French Prairie area. Founding board members included Helen Austin, Catherine Zorn and Joe McKay. Founding President Joe McKay devoted over 22 years to the preservation of museums and artifacts.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The St. Paul Mission Historical Society Photographs, which date from 1911 through 1929, contain photographs compiled by the historical society depicing agricultural activities, fair and farm shows, parades, trains, landscapes, mountains, buildings, and city scenes.